Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Physical Education

Healthy Behaviour: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Healthy Behaviour.

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), which of the following best describes the Pre-contemplation stage regarding an individual's physical activity habits?

Question 2

1 mark

Which component of the Health Belief Model is being specifically addressed when a public health campaign provides statistics regarding the high prevalence of hypertension among sedentary middle-aged adults in order to encourage exercise?

Question 3

1 mark

A person has been exercising consistently for 8 months but is forced to stop for two weeks due to a minor injury. Although they are in the Maintenance stage of the Transtheoretical Model, they feel their motivation declining. Which strategy is most consistent with maintaining healthy behaviour during this period?

Question 4

1 mark

According to general health recommendations for adolescents, which of the following is considered a healthy behaviour regarding sleep to ensure optimal physical recovery and hormonal balance?

Question 5

1 mark

In Social Cognitive Theory, the concept that an individual's behaviour, environment, and personal factors (such as cognition and emotions) all operate as interacting determinants of each other is known as:

Question 6

3 marks

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and general health principles, state two dimensions of health beyond physical health that contribute to a person's overall wellness, and briefly explain how physical activity can improve one of them.

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Question 7

3 marks

According to Social Cognitive Theory, describe how verbal persuasion from a coach can be used to increase an athlete's self-efficacy and its subsequent effect on their performance effort.

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Question 8

2 marks

Explain how regular weight-bearing exercise acts as a healthy behaviour to help prevent the onset of osteoporosis in later life.

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Question 9

4 marks

An individual is currently at the Contemplation stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change).

(a) Define what it means for a person to be in the Contemplation stage regarding a healthy behaviour like regular exercise. (1 point)

(b) Suggest two strategies that could help this individual move to the Preparation stage. (2 points)

(c) State one benefit of adopting a regular exercise routine for psychological health. (1 point)

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Question 10

6 marks

The Health Belief Model (HBM) provides a framework for understanding why people adopt or reject health-related behaviours.

(a) Define the concepts of 'Perceived Severity' and 'Perceived Barriers' within the context of starting a weight management program. (2 points)
(b) Explain how a 'Cue to Action' might influence a sedentary individual to undergo a health screening for cardiovascular disease. (2 points)
(c) Discuss the importance of Self-efficacy in the long-term maintenance of a new exercise habit. (2 points)

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